Dietetic Outpatient

We are now taking referrals for Locala services. Once your referral has been received, it will be reviewed and a decision made about your possible treatment or care. You will then be contacted by the appropriate team with the relevant information.

Please note: You will no longer receive an email from us to confirm we have received your referral.

Referrals may be accepted for adults aged 18 years and above and who are registered with a Huddersfield GP. The following groups are seen by other services (please see below for appropriate referral information).

Referrals are accepted for adults aged 18 years and above and who are registered with a Huddersfield GP.

Patients who do not have a Huddersfield GP	GPs outside of Kirklees will be able to refer patients to their local dietetic service
Patients who are housebound	These patients can be referred to Locala’s Adult Therapies via 0300 304 5555 or via SystmOne
Patients who required Home Enteral Nutrition	These patients can be referred to Locala’s Adult Therapies via 0300 304 5555 or via SystmOne
Patients with Learning Disabilities and known to the Learning Disability team	The Learning Disability Team has access to a specialist dietetic service and are based at: Fox View Hub, 8 Fox View, Off Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4AD. Tel: 01924 316714. Email: [email protected]
Patients with suspected or confirmed eating disorders	These patients can be referred to [email protected] using their referral form, available at: https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/our-services/yorkshire-centre-for-eating-disorders/
Patients with a BMI of 30 and above (or >27 if high risk)	If BMI <40Kg/m2 patients can be referred to Kirklees Wellness Service: https://kirkleeswellnessservice.co.uk/ If BMI 40-50+Kg/m2 referrals can be made to NHS Digital Weight Management Programme: https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/ If BMI 50+ referrals can be considered for bariatric team input by referring to Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Bariatric team.
Patients with head, neck or upper Gastro Intestinal cancer	These patients can be referred to; CHFT Head and Neck team – Sarah Topen, Dietitian, c/o Maxillofacial Dept, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary; HD3 3EA; Telephone: 01484 347072 CHFT Upper GI dietitian (upper GI office, corridor 3; HRI– 01484 356956)
End-stage renal patients	For those on dialysis, referrals can be made to Leeds or Sheffield Renal Dietetic Teams (depending on where in Huddersfield the patient lives). For those not yet on dialysis requiring advice on a low potassium or low phosphate diet, please discuss your referral with the Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust nephrology team on 01484 355370.
Adults with severe food allergies	These patients can be referred to Whythenshawe Hospital Allergy Centre
Adults with Diabetes requiring dietetic input	Please speak with the Locala Diabetes Nursing Team or refer on 0300 304 5555

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